Chapter 1 : Safety Instructions
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AP-75037, Rev. 1.1, 24/04/2006
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter explains the meaning of safety terms for personnel operating this equipment, important safety
instructions, and the positions of the warning labels.
Warning :
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Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual when using
the equipment.
1.2 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES
Safety terms in this manual and the contents of warning labels attached to the printer are categorized into
the following three types depending on the degree of risk (or the scale of accident).
Read the following explanations carefully and follow the instructions in this manual.
Safety terms
Details
Warning
Must be followed carefully to avoid death or serious bodily injury
Caution
Must be observed to avoid bodily injury (moderately or lightly) or damage to your
equipment
Notes
Contains important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer
1.3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General safety instructions which must be observed to use the equipment safely are explained below.
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Do not place the printer in the following areas. Doing so may result in the printer tipping or falling
over and causing injury.
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Unstable
surfaces
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Sloping
floor
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Areas subject to vibration by other equipment
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Do not stand on or place heavy objects on your printer. Doing so may result in the printer tipping
or falling over and causing injury.
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Do not cover the ventilation hole of your printer with cloth, such as a blanket or table cloth. Doing
so could obstruct ventilation and cause fire.
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Do not place the printer in humid and dusty areas. Doing so may result in electrical shock or fire.
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Do not use a damaged power cable. Doing so may result in electrical shock.
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Do not attempt to plug in electrical plugs with wet hands. Doing so may result in electrical shock.
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Do not connect earth cables in the following areas.
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Gas
pipes
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Doing so may cause fire or an explosion.
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Earth terminals for telephone line or lightening rod
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Doing so may cause a large flow of
voltage if lightening occurs.
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Water pipes or faucets
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If there is a plastic part in the pipe, the earth will not work
properly.
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Do not insert or drop metal or inflammable objects into openings, such as ventilation outlets.
Doing so may result in electrical shock and fire.
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Stop using your printer if a liquid is spilled into it. This may cause electrical shock or fire. Turn the
printer off as soon as possible, unplug the power cord, and contact your local OCÉ representative.
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Be sure to use the attached cable. Otherwise, electrical shock or fire may occur.
